HSE Technician II (Day and Weekends)

Position Summary

This position will serve as a member of the Health, Safety & Environmental team with emphasis on General Industry Occupational health and Safety. This position will report to the HSE Supervisor. Primary responsibilities include promoting and implementing all HSE objectives including HSE programs, policies, and procedures with primary emphasis on occupational health and safety. HSE Tech II will work to establish the desired safety culture of occupational incident/injury prevention.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must have a passion for and demonstrated commitment for workplace injury prevention and be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The incumbent will have general knowledge of OSHA regulations, standard safety procedures, and best safe work practices. General knowledge of behavioral-based safety programs is a plus. Timely completion and follow-up of assigned tasks and accurate collection and tracking of required data is essential.

Primary Duties

Under general supervision of the HSE Supervisor, the HSE Technician II will:

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMerieux Quality System.
• Implement and monitor the facilities health & safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Collect and analyze safety incident and injury statistics in a spreadsheet format and report results to safety committee and other stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring environmental practices and permitting to ensure compliance.
• Perform job safety analysis (JSA’s) and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct safety training including:
• new employee safety orientation
• Specific occupational health and safety topic training to individuals and groups
• Compile statistics and reports relevant to safety training.
• Inspect and maintain safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, safety showers/eye wash, first aid kits and AED’s.
• Assist with site Safety Committee activities and Building Emergency Response Teams (B.E.R.T) as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the company wide, web based chemical inventory list and Safety Data Sheet
• Conduct incident investigations including root cause analysis (RCA) and recommend corrective and preventive measures. 
• Work closely with the continuous improvement (CI) team to implement safety related CI improvements and initiatives. 
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections. 
• Perform incident and near miss investigations.       
• Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Duties

• May spend workday at multiple physical locations in work environments including office, warehouse, clean space manufacturing, R&D lab and bio-chemistry.
• Must possess a valid Utah State driver’s license.
• Some local travel is required between bioMérieux buildings (all within Salt Lake City, Utah)

Training, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in safety, or other technical discipline (i.e engineering, industrial hygiene, science)
• In lieu of a degree, 3 or more years of relevant experience may suffice.
• OSHA course certifications and practical experience in general industry occupational safety in a manufacturing or multi-functional operation.
• Must have experience in training preparation and presentation to individuals and groups. Must demonstrate this ability prior to job offer.
• Minimum of three years’ experience performing OSHA HSE duties in a manufacturing environment
• Must have experience in training preparation and presentation to individuals and groups.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Oral Communication - The ability to effectively communicate with all site personnel and regulators. This includes ability to reinforce HSE concepts and policies in a manner that promotes learning and compliance.
• Written Communication – The ability to write reports, training materials, standard operating procedures, and policies.
• Planning/Organizing - The ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-tasks.
• Reasoning - The ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner. The ability to read, analyze and interpret job related information.    
• Dependability – Must have timely and accurate reporting, tracking and follow-up of assignments
• Computer Skills – Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, etc.
• The incumbent will have advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations, standard safety procedures, and best safe work practices.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of behavioral-based safety programs are a plus.
• Timely completion and follow-up of assigned tasks and accurate collection and tracking of required data is essential

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to40 pounds in all directions.
• Have fine motor coordination
• Ability to pass respirator fit test
• Ability to gown for clean room environments

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